§ 8–203
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 8-203 (2026)
Title 8. Nurses
Subtitle 2. State Board of Nursing
§ 8–203LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, from among its members, the Board shall elect a president and a secretary once every 2 years in June or as required by subsection (c) of this section.
(2)
The president of the Board shall be a registered nurse.
(3)
The president shall serve a 2–year term unless:
(i)
The term of the member serving as the president expires before the end of the member’s term as president; or
(ii)
The president resigns.
(b)
The Board shall determine:
(1)
The manner of election of officers; and
(2)
The duties of each officer.
(c)
If a vacancy occurs under subsection (a)(3)(ii) of this section, the Board shall hold a special election to elect a president to complete the term of the vacating president within 30 days of the date of the vacancy.